Chalmers was a member of the First Christian Church of Macomb, the Roseville Masonic Lodge #519, Quincy Consistory, Mohammed Shrine and the Macomb Elks Lodge #1009.

Chalmers had a trucking business when he was young hauli ng coal and limestone. In 1946, he established Cross Motor Sales selling Hudsons, Ramblers, American Motors and Jeeps. He earned numerous awards for sales. Chalmers enjoyed racing his H-145 stock car, playing cards, driving his tractor on the farm, entertaining his grandchildren and mowing lawns.

Masonic services will be held at 1 p.m. on Thursday at Oakwood Cemetery with graveside services to follow. The Rev. Earl Beal will officiate. There will be no visitation.

The family requests that in lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Macomb YMCA and the Macomb Library Capital Project.

Clugston-Tibbitts Funeral Home in Macomb is in charge of arrangements.

You may leave condolences and sign the guest book online at clugston-tibbittsfh.com.

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